Scientists have released ways of cutting down on carbon. If you really want to help save the planet, try some of the following alternatives:
(1) Refresh the Fridge and Freezer
Defrost and keep coils dust free. Dirt increases energy use by up to 30 per cent. Cool and cover foods before storing. Replace damaged door seals — they let the heat in.
(2) Rest the Tumble Dryer
(3) Bypass the Bin
Imagine not being able to chuck anything out for a week and watching the food and packaging waste piling up on your nice kitchen floor. Now hold that thought, start recycling all glass, paper, cardboard, cans and plastic and avoid buying overpackaged food that needs a bodybuilder to wrestle it open. If you have a garden, try composting all that food waste.
(4) Sitting Room
Train yourself to turn off those little lights twinkling on your hibernating TV, DVD player, computer or hi-fi. Make yourself some SWITCH ME OFF stickers to label different appliances as a reminder.
(5) Bedrooms
Pile extra blankets on the bed, get out those PJs and turn the heating off at night. During the day, turn your thermostat down by 1 degree C and shed some serious carbon weight.
(6) Choose the Shower
An average bath uses 80 litres (16 buckets) of water, a five-minute shower only 35 litres. It’s also easier to share a shower.
These are just a few of the countless ways that you could help save the planet. To get more ideas and advice, check out this website: http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/body_and_soul/article1689439.ece
(1) Refresh the Fridge and Freezer
Defrost and keep coils dust free. Dirt increases energy use by up to 30 per cent. Cool and cover foods before storing. Replace damaged door seals — they let the heat in.
(2) Rest the Tumble Dryer
(3) Bypass the Bin
Imagine not being able to chuck anything out for a week and watching the food and packaging waste piling up on your nice kitchen floor. Now hold that thought, start recycling all glass, paper, cardboard, cans and plastic and avoid buying overpackaged food that needs a bodybuilder to wrestle it open. If you have a garden, try composting all that food waste.
(4) Sitting Room
Train yourself to turn off those little lights twinkling on your hibernating TV, DVD player, computer or hi-fi. Make yourself some SWITCH ME OFF stickers to label different appliances as a reminder.
(5) Bedrooms
Pile extra blankets on the bed, get out those PJs and turn the heating off at night. During the day, turn your thermostat down by 1 degree C and shed some serious carbon weight.
(6) Choose the Shower
An average bath uses 80 litres (16 buckets) of water, a five-minute shower only 35 litres. It’s also easier to share a shower.
These are just a few of the countless ways that you could help save the planet. To get more ideas and advice, check out this website: http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/body_and_soul/article1689439.ece
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